Last reviewed 2026. This guide is for the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, often searched as the Sarasota County Health Department. It summarizes official phone numbers, addresses, WIC, immunizations, birth and death certificates, environmental public health, family planning, STD/HIV services, eligibility, pharmacy, disease control and North Port/Venice service routes.
Sarasota County Health Department Phone Guide for Clinics, Records, WIC and Environmental Health
The official agency is the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, also called DOH-Sarasota. The main office is the William L. Little Health and Human Services Center at 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237. The main office phone is 941-861-2900, and the general business hours listed for major locations are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This page is for Sarasota County, Florida. Do not confuse DOH-Sarasota with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, a private doctor, urgent care, Sarasota County Government 311, a dental office, a school clinic, or a different Florida county health department. For life-threatening symptoms, serious injury, overdose, chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, severe allergic reaction, major animal bite or immediate danger, call 911.
- Official agency
- Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
- Common search name
- Sarasota County Health Department
- Official website
- https://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/
- Main phone
- 941-861-2900
- Main email
- DOHSarasotaInfo@FLHealth.gov
- Main location
- William L. Little Health and Human Services Center, 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237
- North Port location
- North Port Health Center, 6950 Outreach Way, North Port, FL 34287; phone 941-861-3820
- General hours
- Major DOH-Sarasota locations list Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; some clinic, WIC, pharmacy, STD/HIV, vital-record and specialty schedules differ.
Quick answer: what Sarasota County Health Department helps with
The Sarasota County Health Department search usually points to DOH-Sarasota, the county health department branch of the Florida Department of Health. The office provides public health services such as immunizations, WIC nutrition support, family planning, STD/STI services, HIV/AIDS services, pharmacy, laboratory, refugee health, birth and death certificates, environmental public health, disease control, tuberculosis follow-up, Healthy Start, public health preparedness and eligibility screening for some clinical services.
The best first number is 941-861-2900 when you do not know which program to call. For certificates, use 941-861-2810 in Sarasota or 941-861-3528 in Venice. For WIC, use 941-861-2929 for the Ringling office or 941-861-3336 for North Port/South County WIC. For immunizations, use 941-861-2784. For Environmental Public Health in Sarasota, use 941-861-6133; for the Venice environmental office, use 941-861-3310.
Main office
941-861-2900William L. Little Health and Human Services Center, 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237.
North Port Health Center
941-861-38206950 Outreach Way, North Port, FL 34287. Services include family planning, HIV/AIDS, immunizations, laboratory, pharmacy, refugee health and STI/STDs.
Vital Records
941-861-2810Birth and death certificate questions in Sarasota. Venice certificate service is listed at 941-861-3528.
Sarasota County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use this table before calling. It helps avoid the common mistake of calling the main office for a program that has a direct line. Program hours and appointment rules can change, so call before driving to Sarasota, North Port or Venice.
| Need | Best phone or route | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Main DOH-Sarasota office | 941-861-2900 | Ask which program handles your certificate, clinic, WIC, immunization, disease, pharmacy, environmental or eligibility need. |
| Birth and death certificates, Sarasota | 941-861-2810 | Ask about Florida birth and death certificate eligibility, ID, fees, mail, VitalChek or in-person service. |
| Birth and death certificates, Venice | 941-861-3528 | Ask about Venice Vital Records at 4000 S. Tamiami Trail in the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center. |
| WIC, Ringling office | 941-861-2929 | Ask about WIC eligibility, appointments, proof of identity, proof of income and WIC EBT. |
| WIC, South County/North Port | 941-861-3336 | Ask about South County WIC at 6919 Outreach Way, North Port, appointment-only hours and documents. |
| Immunizations | 941-861-2784 | Ask about child shots, adult vaccines, school records, 680 forms, records transfer, appointments and travel-vaccine routing. |
| Travel Health Clinic | 941-861-2976 | Ask about required travel appointment, documents, itinerary submission, travel consultation fee and vaccine timing. |
| Family Planning and Specialty Clinic | 941-861-2814 | Ask about family planning, pregnancy testing, HIV/STD testing, PrEP, nPEP, specialty services and eligibility. |
| Disease Control and Tuberculosis | 941-861-2873 | Ask about reportable diseases, TB follow-up, disease investigation, HIV surveillance or provider reporting routes. |
| Environmental Public Health, Sarasota | 941-861-6133 | Ask about environmental public health services at 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. |
| Environmental Public Health, Venice | 941-861-3310 | Ask about Venice environmental public health at 4000 S. Tamiami Trail. |
| Eligibility | 941-861-2948 Sarasota, 941-861-3855 North Port | Ask about Health Card, sliding fee scale, proof of income, residency, insurance and required documents. |
| Medical Records | 941-861-2956 | Ask about records from DOH-Sarasota clinic services, release forms and ID requirements. |
| Pharmacy | 941-861-2932 Sarasota, 941-861-3828 North Port | Ask about pharmacy hours, refills and whether the medication is part of a DOH-Sarasota service. |
Best call script
Start with one clear sentence: “I live in Sarasota County, Florida, and I need help with birth certificate, death certificate, WIC, immunizations, 680 school shot record, family planning, STD/HIV testing, PrEP, travel vaccine, environmental health, disease reporting, TB, pharmacy, medical records or eligibility.”
Have your address, date of birth, phone number, photo ID, insurance card, Medicaid or Medicare card, proof of income, proof of Sarasota County residency, vaccine record, child birth certificate or passport, travel itinerary, certificate details or environmental complaint address ready before calling.
Sarasota County Health Department locations and map
DOH-Sarasota has multiple official locations. The main public health center is in Sarasota on Ringling Boulevard. North Port has a health center and a separate South County WIC office. Environmental Public Health also has Sarasota and Venice offices, and Venice Vital Records operates at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center.
| Location | Phone and address | Resident note |
|---|---|---|
| William L. Little Health and Human Services Center | 941-861-2900. 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237. | Main DOH-Sarasota location. Services include family planning, HIV/AIDS, immunizations, laboratory, pharmacy, refugee health, STI/STDs and WIC. |
| North Port Health Center | 941-861-3820. 6950 Outreach Way, North Port, FL 34287. | South county clinical location with family planning, HIV/AIDS, immunizations, laboratory, pharmacy, refugee health and STI/STDs. |
| South County WIC Office | 941-861-3336. North Port Family Services Center, 6919 Outreach Way, North Port, FL 34287. | WIC-only location. The North Port Health Center is next door for additional health department services. |
| Environmental Public Health, Sarasota Office | 941-861-6133. 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240. | Environmental Public Health services only at this location. |
| Environmental Public Health, Venice Office | 941-861-3310. 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, Venice, FL 34293. | Use for Venice-area environmental public health questions. |
| Venice Vital Records | 941-861-3528. 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 2nd Floor, Venice, FL 34293. | Use for birth and death certificate questions in Venice. |
Birth certificates and death certificates in Sarasota County
Florida certificates are issued through the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Department of Health. DOH-Sarasota says orders may be placed online through VitalChek, by mail, or in person. VitalChek is the only vendor recommended by the Florida Department of Health, and fees charged by VitalChek may differ from local health department office fees.
For in-person or mail service, DOH-Sarasota lists Sarasota and Venice offices. The Sarasota Office of Vital Records is at 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237, phone 941-861-2810. The Venice office is at 4000 Tamiami Trail S, Venice, FL 34293, phone 941-861-3528. Certificate pages list Monday through Friday service from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a lunch closure from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Birth certificate route
Florida birth certificates are available for all births in the state of Florida as far back as 1930. DOH-Sarasota lists a valid photo ID requirement, a birth certificate application, and information such as full name, date of birth, county of birth, mother’s full name including maiden name and father’s full name.
Listed fee: $15 birth certificate and $5 additional certificates. Verify current fee before ordering.
Death certificate route
Florida death certificates are available for deaths occurring in the state of Florida from 2009 to present through the local route. Deaths prior to 2009 must be requested from the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek.
Listed fee: $10 death certificate. Cause-of-death access requires family member or legal representative status.
- Confirm the event happened in Florida. Sarasota County cannot issue every out-of-state record.
- Choose Sarasota or Venice. Use the office that is easiest for your location and service need.
- Bring valid photo ID. Mailed requests require a clear photocopy of valid ID.
- Use correct names and dates. Incorrect birth, death, parent or county details can delay the request.
- Verify fees first. Online vendor fees and local office fees may not match.
Clinical and nutrition services
DOH-Sarasota says it offers clinical and nutrition services designed to keep families healthy at an affordable rate. Services are provided by family practice doctors, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, nurses, nutritionists and case managers. The official clinical page lists immunizations, specialty clinics, the Dental Sealant Program, pharmacy and WIC among the service categories.
The department says discounted rates are available for uninsured and underinsured patients who meet eligibility requirements, and services will not be denied due to inability to pay. That does not mean every service is automatically free or walk-in. Call the program first, then ask whether you need eligibility screening, a Health Card, Medicaid screening, appointment, proof of income or proof of Sarasota County residency.
| Clinical need | Best route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Family planning | 941-861-2814 at Ringling; North Port 941-861-3820. | ID, insurance, proof of income if applying for sliding fee, pregnancy questions, STD testing questions and current medications. |
| STD/HIV services | Specialty services 941-861-2814; North Port walk-in STD/HIV testing 941-861-3827. | Symptoms timeline, exposure date if known, current medications, allergies and phone number for results or follow-up. |
| Laboratory | 941-861-2971 Sarasota; 941-861-3824 North Port. | Clinic order, appointment details and any fasting or specimen instructions if given. |
| Pharmacy | 941-861-2932 Sarasota; 941-861-3828 North Port. | Medication name, refill details, clinic program connection and insurance or payment information. |
| Healthy Start | 941-861-2905. | Pregnancy or infant information, contact details and referral information if available. |
WIC in Sarasota County
WIC is a federally funded supplemental nutrition program for eligible families. DOH-Sarasota says WIC supports Florida families with healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to other services. Families are screened for nutritional risk and income eligibility, and licensed nutritionists and nutrition educators provide assessment, counseling and education.
Florida WIC clients use a WIC EBT card to purchase approved foods at authorized stores. The official WIC page lists the Ringling office at 941-861-2929, the North Port office at 941-861-3336, and the state WIC office toll-free number at 1-800-342-3556.
WIC locations and phone numbers
- Ringling WIC: 941-861-2929, 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota.
- South County WIC: 941-861-3336, 6919 Outreach Way, North Port.
- State WIC Office: 1-800-342-3556.
Ask before visiting WIC
- What proof of identity is required?
- What proof of income or benefits is needed?
- What proof of address should I bring?
- Can I transfer WIC from another county or state?
- What should I bring for pregnancy, infant or child certification?
The South County WIC Office page says WIC is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only, and Friday is closed at that location. Call before going to North Port, especially if you are bringing a child, transferring from another county or need WIC EBT help.
Immunizations, school shot records and travel vaccines
DOH-Sarasota provides immunization services at the Ringling clinic and North Port clinic. The official immunization page says to call the Ringling or North Port clinic to schedule an appointment and bring picture ID and all previous immunization records for each person needing service. Prior records must be available before or at the visit.
For children’s immunizations, DOH-Sarasota says many immunizations are available at no cost to eligible children, and the department accepts Medicaid, Florida Blue excluding MyBlue, and Aetna. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who must show government-issued ID. Children coming for their first visit must bring the child’s birth certificate or passport.
Immunization phone and fax
941-861-2784Ringling and North Port immunization routing use this number. Immunization fax is listed as 941-526-1532.
Records faxed or dropped off may take several business days to transfer. Mailed records may take longer.
Travel Health Clinic
941-861-2976Appointments are required for the Travel Health Clinic. DOH-Sarasota says it is best to visit 4 to 6 weeks before international travel because some vaccines are given in a series or take time to become effective.
Florida school 680 shot record tip
Parents who need a certified 680 record for school entry can send copies of the child’s immunization records to the Immunization Program. Do not send original records in the mail. If records are written in a non-Latin alphabet, DOH-Sarasota says they need to be translated and sent along with the originals.
Family planning, STD/HIV services, PrEP, nPEP and specialty care
DOH-Sarasota specialty services include family planning, STD/STI screening and treatment, PrEP and nPEP, HIV/AIDS services, HIV testing and counseling, HIV/AIDS prevention education, case management and hepatitis C treatment for eligible patients. The specialty services page says family planning can include pregnancy testing and counseling, pre-pregnancy counseling and planning, HIV and STD testing and treatment, and teen health counseling.
For PrEP and nPEP, the page says appointments can be made by calling 941-861-2814. It also says nPEP must be started within 72 hours of exposure. If you believe you had a recent high-risk HIV exposure, do not wait several days to call. Seek prompt medical guidance, and use urgent care or emergency care when appropriate.
| Specialty service | Best number | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Family Planning | 941-861-2814 | Services are based on a sliding fee scale after eligibility review where applicable. |
| STD/STI screening and treatment | 941-861-2814, or North Port walk-in STD/HIV testing 941-861-3827 | Visits and test results are described as confidential under Florida confidentiality laws, with limited exceptions. |
| HIV/AIDS services | 941-861-2814 | Services include HIV testing, education, case management and medical/pharmacy services for eligible individuals. |
| HIV case management | 941-861-2844 Sarasota, 941-861-3385 North Port | Case managers can link eligible clients with health care, psychosocial care and other services. |
| Disease Control and TB | 941-861-2873 | Use for reportable disease, tuberculosis and epidemiology questions. |
Environmental Public Health in Sarasota County
Environmental Public Health has separate office routes from the main clinical locations. The Sarasota office is at 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240, phone 941-861-6133, fax 941-861-6152. The Venice office is at 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, Venice, FL 34293, phone 941-861-3310. Both location pages list Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Use Environmental Public Health for public-health environmental questions rather than medical clinic questions. If you are calling about a food business, facility, water, septic, public health complaint, inspection, environmental permit or Venice-area environmental question, start with the environmental office rather than the Ringling clinical line.
Sarasota Environmental Office
941-861-61331001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240. This location is listed for Environmental Public Health services only.
Venice Environmental Office
941-861-33104000 S. Tamiami Trail, Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, Venice, FL 34293.
For food, facility or environmental complaints, prepare the exact location, business name, address, date, time, what you observed, any symptoms, photos if safe, and your contact information. A clear complaint helps staff route and investigate the issue more effectively.
Costs, eligibility, Health Card and documents
DOH-Sarasota says some services are provided on a sliding fee scale to eligible individuals. The cost of a service depends on ability to pay and is determined by the Eligibility office. Some services have no eligibility requirements, though they may still require financial screening and/or fees. The official cost and eligibility page lists family planning, childhood immunizations, travel immunizations and STD services among services with no eligibility requirements, while noting that some still require screening or fees.
Some services require a Health Card, previously called a Clinic Card, to access the sliding fee scale. The eligibility page lists documents such as a completed client registration form, initiation of services form, verification of household income, photo ID, Social Security cards or numbers for family members, proof of Sarasota County residency for some referrals, proof of insurance if applicable and alien-status verification if applicable.
| Document or detail | Why it may be needed | Resident tip |
|---|---|---|
| Photo ID | Needed for eligibility, certificates and many clinic processes. | Use current government-issued photo ID when possible. |
| Proof of income | Used for sliding fee scale and eligibility screening. | Bring recent pay stubs, benefit proof, bank statements or other accepted income verification. |
| Proof of residency | Required for some referrals or eligibility processes. | Bring recent mail, lease, utility bill or other address proof in your name when requested. |
| Insurance card | Needed to determine coverage, billing or eligibility. | Bring Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance cards if you have them. |
| Shot records | Required for immunization visits and 680 school-record transfer. | Bring copies, not originals, when dropping off or mailing records. |
What Sarasota County Health Department does not handle
A public health department is not the right first stop for every health-related problem in Sarasota County. DOH-Sarasota is not a hospital emergency room, private primary-care office, Sarasota Memorial billing office, urgent care chain, private pharmacy, private dental practice, school registration office or county 311 replacement.
Use 911 for emergencies
Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms, severe injury, overdose, severe allergic reaction, major animal bite, chest pain, stroke symptoms, trouble breathing or immediate danger.
Use the right provider
For hospital records, private doctor records, private prescriptions, specialist appointments or Sarasota Memorial billing, contact the hospital, clinic, doctor or pharmacy that provided the service.
Official Sarasota County Health Department links
Use these official links for final verification before visiting, mailing documents, paying fees, submitting forms, requesting certificates, applying for WIC, scheduling shots or reporting a public health issue.
Locations
Certificates
Clinical services
Shots and travel
County support
Sarasota County Government also lists county service help through 311 or 941-861-5000. Use 311 for county government service routing, not emergency medical care or a public health clinic appointment.
Sarasota County Health Department FAQ
What is the Sarasota County Health Department phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County phone number is 941-861-2900. Program-specific numbers include certificates at 941-861-2810, WIC at 941-861-2929, immunizations at 941-861-2784, Environmental Public Health in Sarasota at 941-861-6133 and North Port Health Center at 941-861-3820.
Where is the Sarasota County Health Department located?
The main location is the William L. Little Health and Human Services Center at 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237. DOH-Sarasota also has North Port, South County WIC, Environmental Public Health and Venice Vital Records locations.
What are the Sarasota County Health Department hours?
The main Sarasota and North Port health centers list Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some services have different hours. Immunizations are listed 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Vital Statistics is listed 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; WIC, pharmacy, family planning and STD/HIV services have their own schedules.
How do I get a birth certificate in Sarasota County?
Call 941-861-2810 for the Sarasota Vital Records office or 941-861-3528 for the Venice Vital Records office. Florida birth certificates are available for all births in Florida as far back as 1930 through local Department of Health routes, mail, in-person service or VitalChek.
How do I get a death certificate in Sarasota County?
Call 941-861-2810 in Sarasota or 941-861-3528 in Venice. Florida death certificates are available locally for deaths in Florida from 2009 to present. Deaths before 2009 must be requested from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek.
Does Sarasota County Health Department offer WIC?
Yes. WIC is offered through DOH-Sarasota. The Ringling WIC office phone is 941-861-2929, and the North Port/South County WIC office phone is 941-861-3336. WIC supports eligible families with healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals.
What number do I call for immunizations?
Call 941-861-2784 for immunizations at Ringling or North Port. Bring picture ID and previous immunization records. Parents or guardians must accompany children under 18, and first-time child clinic visits require the child’s birth certificate or passport.
Does Sarasota County Health Department provide travel vaccines?
Yes. Call 941-861-2976 to schedule a Travel Health Clinic appointment. Appointments are required, and DOH-Sarasota says travelers should ideally visit 4 to 6 weeks before international travel.
How do I contact Environmental Public Health in Sarasota County?
Call 941-861-6133 for the Sarasota Environmental Public Health office at 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. Call 941-861-3310 for the Venice Environmental Public Health office at 4000 S. Tamiami Trail.
Does DOH-Sarasota provide STD or HIV testing?
Yes. Specialty services include STD/STI screening and treatment, HIV/AIDS services, PrEP, nPEP and HIV testing. Call 941-861-2814 for specialty services or 941-861-3827 for North Port walk-in STD/HIV testing information.
Are Sarasota County Health Department services free?
Not always. DOH-Sarasota says some services have no cost, some require fees, and some use a sliding fee scale based on eligibility. Call the service department and ask whether you need eligibility screening, a Health Card, proof of income, insurance information or payment.
Is this the official Sarasota County Health Department website?
No. This is an independent directory guide. For official hours, fees, clinic availability, certificates, WIC appointments, environmental health services, forms and public health updates, use sarasota.floridahealth.gov.